Revellers, dancers and musicians filled the streets of west London on Monday for the annual Notting Hill carnival, one of the world's largest street parties that, despite its cultural prominence, has struggled with funding challenges.

Mas bands are known for their extravagant outfits but beyond that - there's so much effort that goes in, all year round. The Mirror spoke to key figures at the long standing Hot Wax Mas Band.

Revelers are parading in colorful costumes through the streets of Notting Hill, in west London, for the annual carnival which started in 1966 and is one of the largest